Physical Fitness

Tips and Ideas for Staying Fit

Lack of physical fitness and activity is rampant in our world.

We no longer need to hunt down our meat sources and work the fields to grow our grains and veggies.

This evolution has led to an epidemic of obesity and obesity related diseases.

Hard core training is not required in order to maintain health, but some physical activity is.

Check out our tips and articles. Learn which activities are the most effective. And get some serious bang for your home fitness buck!

Levels of Activity : Health Benefits : Fitness Articles

Physical Activity Levels

There are three different levels of physical activity. Strive to include all three levels in your daily routine.

LIGHT
moving your body continuously, but not strenuously...

strolling to the park
walking around the grocery store or mall

MID-RANGE
slightly strenuous, but not enough to raise your heart rate much...

riding a bike
walking a dog
swimming
yoga
gardening
house cleaning
climbing stairs

VIGOROUS
cardiovascular exercises which raise your heart rate into the fat burning target zone...

running/jogging
hockey
soccer
tae bo
aerobics
high intensity intervals

For optimum health benefits, combine all three types for 60 minutes of activity per day.

Benefits Of Physical Activity

P.I.E.S.

Prevent diseases (cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, certain cancers, diabetes, obesity)
Increase self-esteem
Encourage an active family lifestyle
Strengthen your heart and muscles

I use the acronym P.I.E.S. because if you incorporate regular physical activity into your life, you can eat pies on occasion without guilt. :-) It seemed fitting.

Physical fitness doesn't mean shelling out big bucks for a gym membership you may never use. You can get adequate exercise from a home workout like tae bo, or another workout video. Home gyms and fitness equipment are more effective and less expensive than in the past.

The philosophy behind this website is "beauty and fitness savvy." You can achieve your physical fitness goals from home, for less money and in less time than you may think.

Be savvy about your fitness routine. Make your physical health a priority. The articles within this section will help you learn the best ways to maximize your fitness in a way that fits into your lifestyle...